On average, it takes as much as $100 million in paid media for a brand to be a household name in America. Marketing partnerships are the best form of off-balance sheet financing one can ever find. Smart startups use this technique to scale their companies and build their brand equity. Jay Samit americaaveragebalance share on social
Doing interesting things and then writing about them is the best way to become a good writer. Jean Craighead George goodinterestthing Change image and share on social
The best working experiences I've had are with directors who want to create with you while you're on set. I prefer a much freer environment. That's why I'm always trying to mess things up, just to know that I can! Julia Stiles createdirectorenvironment share on social
If I'm not working, I really have nothing to do with it - I'm not hanging out and mixing with film people. Not that I have anything against film people; they're some of the best people around and some of the worst people around, just like in any business... they just gesticulate a little bit more. Christian Bale badbitebusiness share on social
I think when I first started acting there were different people who I thought, 'I want that person's career or that person's career.' And as time has gone on, it's become really clear to me what is important to me; getting the best roles, the roles that I feel are challenging and scary and that I haven't done yet. Carla Gugino actcareerchallenge share on social
I think the most effective forms of critique are ones that establish a common ground for people to occupy, and then appeal to the best nature of people on that common ground. Mohsin Hamid appealcommoncritique Change image and share on social
Most businesses think that product is the most important thing, but without great leadership, mission and a team that deliver results at a high level, even the best product won't make a company successful. Robert Kiyosaki businesscompanydeliver share on social
I'm not a bad golfer, and I'm not the best, either. Jose Pablo Cantillo badgolfer Change image and share on social
I love Franschhoek, and straight off the plane, I went to the incomparable Quartier Francais, on the main street, for breakfast. This small hotel and restaurant is regularly near the top of every poll for best hotel and restaurant in Africa. Justin Cartwright africabreakfastfrancais share on social
People label you the way they know you best. Lauren Conrad labelpeople Change image and share on social